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Out in the Open: HHS’s New AI Transparency Rule
The Department of Health & Human Services through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology recently updated the process for certification of health information technology. Some of the modifications are intended to address use of artificial intelligence in health IT systems. ONC’s certification is required for certain programs, such as where the…
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Don’t Roll the Dice on Health Data Compliance: Nevada’s Consumer Health Data Law Takes Effect on March 31, 2024
As of March 31, 2024, Nevada’s state consumer health data law, Senate Bill No. 370 (SB 370), enters the state-level consumer health data privacy fray. Similar to Washington’s My Health My Data Act (MHMDA), SB 370 focuses on enhancing privacy rights and data protection for consumer health data that may not otherwise be covered by…
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Home is Where Your Server Is?
On March 8, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reversed and remanded a District Court decision that dismissed all claims by plaintiff crypto investors against Binance, an international electronic exchange where the plaintiffs purchased their crypto assets….By: Seward & Kissel LLP
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Congress Sets Sights on Limiting Access to Chinese Biotech Companies
The BIOSECURE Act would prohibit federal agencies from contracting with, extending loans to, or awarding grants to, any company with existing or pending agreements with identified biotechnology companies. This limits funding to both the procurement of biotechnology companies and funding flowing to any entity using these technologies….By: Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
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EPA’s Final EtO Rule Finally Finalized
The Environmental Protection Agency on March 14 announced final amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) applicable to 90 large commercial sterilization facilities that use ethylene oxide (EtO), a chemical to which long-term exposure can cause cancer or other serious injury….By: Goldberg Segalla
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New Mexico Trial Court Upholds Admissibility of Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI)
In a recent judicial ruling that adds to the growing body of case law affirming the legal acceptance of advanced medical imaging techniques, the court once again endorsed the admissibility of Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) as a credible method for diagnosing traumatic brain injuries….By: Stark & Stark
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Oak View Group Notifies Current and Former Employees of Data Breach
On January 10, 2024, Oak View Group filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Iowa after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access portions of the company’s IT network. In this notice, OVG explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information,…
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SouthState Bank Notifies SEC of Cyberattack, Raising Concerns of Possible Data Breach
On February 9, 2024, SouthState Bank filed a notice with the Securities and Exchange Commission after learning that it was the victim of a cyberattack. While SouthState Bank’s investigation into the incident is ongoing, cyberattacks like this one frequently result in an unauthorized party gaining access to consumers’ confidential information….By: Console and Associates, P.C.
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Philips Respironics Notifies the HHS-OCR of Data Breach Affecting 457,152 Individuals
On March 4, 2024, Philips Respironics (“Philips”) filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access information that had been entrusted to the company….By: Console and Associates, P.C.
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U.S. to Present Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution at U.N. Security Council
A resolution for the U.N. that American diplomats are circulating was notable for its strong language in seeking a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages.
